1718
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- An unidentified vessel wrecked in the Bay of Quendale, Dunrossness.
- Thomas Hunter of Lunna, the third laird Hunter of Lunna House, dies.
January
- Sir Alexander Douglas ,first MP for Orkney and Shetland, dies.
February
20eth
- Gilbert Bruce of Clivocast and Muness disponed the estate of Muness to George Pitcairn of Assitter, his niece Ursilla's husband.
